FAQs (English)

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Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

 

Where do I find my tickets?

Our tickets will be sold via Eventfrog.ch. Tickets will go online mid-April.

 


WHEN and WHERE is the Swiss Swiss Soca Festival 2023 taking place?

The 7th Edition of the Swiss Soca Festival will be held from 8 – 10 September 2023 in Zug, Switzerland.


Which AIRPORT is closest?

ZHR (Zürich) airport is the closest Airport. It takes about 50 minutes to reach Zug by train. There are direct trains to Zug and trains to Zürich mainstation. From Zürich mainstation you will have trains to Zug every 30 minutes.


How to get around in Zug?

You will reach all our Locations by Train or Tram/Bus. Check this Link where you can find all the Locations marked:

For Bus/Tram and Train Connections download the following App:
📱www.sbb.ch – Switzerland Public Transportation

You can reach all our Locations by Train or Bus. As Zug is a small citiy the venues can also be reached by foot or by bus.

For travelling with buses and trains without needing a ticket, we can recomed FAIRTIQ APP. Log in when you enter the bus or train and log you when you leave the train. Payment by credit card.

📱 FAIRTIQ APP

Uber and Taxis are available aswell.

If you need help and want to lime with others on the train, feel free to join the Whats App Group. You can apply to be added to the Whats App Chat here:

📱 Be added to the Whats App Group

 


What does the Festival Package include?

For the 2023 Edition, there will be two Packages available!

Festival Package with SOCA CRUISE Boatride includes the Following Events:
Friday 8. September 2023: 🎨 Soca Colours – J’Ouvert and Soca Colours at Night
Saturday 9. September 2023: 🌡 Soca Fever – 100% Soca Fete
Sunday 10. September 2023: 🚢  Soca Cruise Boatride (Boarding at 1:30pm)

Festival Package 2 with CARIBBEAN CRUISE Boatride includes the Following Events:
Friday 8. September 2023: 🎨 Soca Colours – J’Ouvert and Soca Colours at Night
Saturday 9. September 2023: 🌡 Soca Fever – 100% Soca Fete
Sunday 10. September 2023: ⛵ Caribbean Cruise Boatride (Boarding at 6:30pm)

It’s possible to add BOTH boatrides as a Add-On-Option.

Find infos about all the events here.


Can I buy single Tickets for the Events?

We offer Single Tickets for all the Events. Find infos about all the events here.

 


Which hotel should I stay at?

We recommend the following Hotels for your Stay:

See the full overview of hotels in Zug in this map.

For other accommodations, please check
www.booking.com
www.airbnb.ch


Can I pay with card at the venues?

Please note, that not all Venues provide Card Payment. Please have cash on you.
It is not possible to use credit or debit cards on the boat.

Normal Shops, Restaurants etc. should all accept Card Payment.

For the international visitors: The Currency in Switzerland is Swiss Francs (CHF). Most Shops accept EUROS, but they’ll give you back the change in Swiss Francs.

Also very widely accepted is Twint Payment (also accepted on the boat):
📱 Twint App


Is there a minimum age to attend Swiss Soca Festival?

You must be 18 and over to get access to our Events.

One exception for the Saturday at industrie45, where the day-event is a family event open for all ages.

Please always have your ID on you, as some clubs don’t allow entry without it.


I can’t come to the Festival this year, do you have other Events?

We regularly organize Events throughout the Year. Follow us on Instagram or Facebook to stay up to date via our Newsletter.

For Soca Events in Switzerland please check:

www.facebook.com/swisssocacrew

www.instagram.com/swisssocacrew


I’m staying a few days longer than the Festival. Any recommendations what to see?

Zug and Switzerland in general have some of the most beautiful places you will ever see. A Hike in the Mountains, a scenic Train or a Dinner at the Lake, Switzerland has it all.

For things to do in Zug please check
https://www.zug-tourismus.ch/

For things to do in Switzerland please check
www.myswitzerland.com

Also feel free to talk to the Swiss Soca Festival Veterans who visit Switzerland for years via the Whats App Group.

📱 Be added to the Whats App Group


I have more Questions!

Feel free to contact us on the following Platforms.

www.facebook.com/swisssocafestival

www.instagram.com/swisssocafestival

info@soca-festival.ch

Whats App: +41 79 845 15 83 (text only)

6. - 8. September 2024